# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=35 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [Smartcar (2014) Passion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smartcar-2014-passion/200198)
**Author:** [@dant51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dant51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smartcar-2014-passion/200198 "2025-05-09T19:45:44Z")
I’ve suddenly began having the emergency flashers come on and cannot turn them off. I’ve changed the battery, and it stopped for a while and has now started back. Any ideas as to why this could be happening and a solut… --- ## [The Car Talk Essential Mother's Day GIft Guide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-essential-mothers-day-gift-guide/200195)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-talk-essential-mothers-day-gift-guide/200195 "2025-05-09T18:40:58Z")
Are you still looking for a Mother’s Day gift? We put together some great ideas for various tastes and price points. Car Talk's Essential Mother's Day Gift Guide for 2025 - Car Talk And, if you have a good Mother’s Day … --- ## [Prior to any effective Truth in Advertising regs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prior-to-any-effective-truth-in-advertising-regs/198401)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prior-to-any-effective-truth-in-advertising-regs/198401 "2025-05-09T04:18:21Z")
:laughing: --- ## [2004 RX-8 heat up and shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rx-8-heat-up-and-shut-off/75732)
**Author:** [@oldhenry1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldhenry1964)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-rx-8-heat-up-and-shut-off/75732 "2025-05-09T01:47:26Z")
own a 2004 RX-8, changed plugs,coils, and cat, car will heat up and shut down for about 30 - 1hr start right up? can gas cause this? after replacing the cat, been running good, but rough yesterday after a fill up? --- ## [Noise near left front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887)
**Author:** [@rmgold\_193401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmgold_193401)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-near-left-front-wheel/199887 "2025-05-09T00:50:07Z")
My 2013 Acura TL 2WD (153k mi) has developed a noise that sounds like a small electric motor near the left front wheel. The noise becomes apparent at around 30mph and increases in frequency as the vehicle speed increases… --- ## [New VW Beetle Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-beetle-reliability/82061)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vw-beetle-reliability/82061 "2025-05-08T13:54:20Z")
Looking at the December issue of Consumer Reports the other day, and there's an article on the most reliable and least reliable cars. What's surprising to me is the new VW Beetle ratings (not the old air cooled version,… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - No rear lights when brake on - How to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-no-rear-lights-when-brake-on-how-to-fix/200171)
**Author:** [@Charles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-trailblazer-no-rear-lights-when-brake-on-how-to-fix/200171 "2025-05-08T01:32:32Z")
No rear brake lights when applying brakes --- ## [From where are the flames coming? (Ford PU escapes into building corner.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-where-are-the-flames-coming-ford-pu-escapes-into-building-corner/200161)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-where-are-the-flames-coming-ford-pu-escapes-into-building-corner/200161 "2025-05-08T01:13:04Z")
--- ## [Car won't start right after driving for a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155)
**Author:** [@ash83syd\_193550](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ash83syd_193550)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155 "2025-05-07T20:34:15Z")
First started 3 weeks ago when I sat idling in park in my car for 30 mins and car shut off by itself. Tried to start it and no crank, no clicking, just the normal dashboard lights and about 6 dings that happen when you t… --- ## [Pontiac Bonneville, 1965 Power Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-1965-power-seats/200100 "2025-05-07T02:19:43Z")
So this is my power seats. they are 8 way. the middle stick goes front/back and up/down. Every way works except front back and its in the farthest back setting which is cool, but my wife is sick of duct taping phone bo… --- ## [2004 Buick Rainier CXL 5.8L V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-5-8l-v8/200131)
**Author:** [@Expose.the.truth.530\_193262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Expose.the.truth.530_193262)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-5-8l-v8/200131 "2025-05-06T23:42:52Z")
I have a 2004 Buick Rainier CXL 5.8L v8 awd that has around 125,000 miles on it and is starting to have some issues. The most recent issue is the driver’s seat will not go forward and the seat position recall buttons #1 &… --- ## [Is this sound related to a bad alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986)
**Author:** [@w888brd\_193478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w888brd_193478)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-sound-related-to-a-bad-alternator/199986 "2025-05-06T15:21:25Z")
Hey all, recently there has been a loud sound coming from my engine and i think it is the alternator, it sounds like a high revving sound. It only been like this for a week or so. It’s an audi a4 b8 sline 2014 sound to … --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Chip failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-chip-failure/200149)
**Author:** [@dveres66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dveres66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-chip-failure/200149 "2025-05-06T13:06:42Z")
In 2021 lost ALL power of truck decending a steep hill,.needless to say,I’m lucky to still be here.The mechanic diagnosed it,A FAILED CHIP !!it shouldn’t have happened… --- ## [My Current Vehicle Purchasing Edicts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-current-vehicle-purchasing-edicts/199821)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-current-vehicle-purchasing-edicts/199821 "2025-05-05T22:51:45Z")
I am so tired of hearing about people suffering trying to make car payments and repair payments on newer vehicles. These vehicles have 6,8 or 10 speed transmissions. All of these transmissions seem to be “Glass” transmis… --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue blows hot air on the passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-blows-hot-air-on-the-passenger-side/114562)
**Author:** [@Katrina13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katrina13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-blows-hot-air-on-the-passenger-side/114562 "2018-03-28T16:02:30Z")
My 2015 Nissan Rogue blows out hot air on the passenger side of my car. Driver side will only blow cold air. Of course not under warranty anymore, so on my own. Looks like a recall needs to happen. I will never buy ano… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Cabin Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-cabin-temp-issues/174774)
**Author:** [@rmgarrison123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmgarrison123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-cabin-temp-issues/174774 "2023-04-03T12:26:14Z")
After driving vehicle 30+ minutes the very warm heat goes turns cold and stays that way! Next time you use the vehicle it does the same thing! 2017 Rogue SV --- ## [Electric truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-truck/199994)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-truck/199994 "2025-05-05T14:32:30Z")
Will the Slate sell --- ## [Subaru Outback 2006 A/C Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088)
**Author:** [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088 "2025-05-04T16:23:57Z")
Hi everyone, my A/C line just blew and frayed. I was told I need a new line. He said I could order the parts myself cheaper (a family friend who owns a shop) and he can fix it. He said something about ordering two lines:… --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 - Help - Problem after fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065)
**Author:** [@Ken48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-help-problem-after-fluid-change/200065 "2025-05-04T14:40:35Z")
After changing transmission on 2003 f150 5.4 the truck goes into limp mode when I drive in neutral it revs up normal --- ## [The customer complained](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-complained/199713)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-complained/199713 "2025-05-04T14:28:23Z")
… about wind noise, and the dealership mechanic found a solution that eluded the customer. :rofl: --- ## [Bad Weather Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777)
**Author:** [@baaarsum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baaarsum)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-weather-driving/63777 "2025-05-04T09:38:56Z")
I only drive in snow occasionally. I know FWD cars are fairly good in snow. I owned one and I found it terrible in rain. Fish-tailed. My RWD car is great in rain or on dry pavement. Is there a RWD car that is ve… --- ## [Blown Engine Possibly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963)
**Author:** [@Djferreira83\_192711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djferreira83_192711)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-possibly/198963 "2025-05-04T09:29:58Z")
So I was driving down the road and all of a sudden I heard a pop and a lot of thinking around and inside the engine Bay. I slowed my truck down and it eventually just cut off. There were several codes that came up rangin… --- ## [Tires, Tires, I'm tired of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963)
**Author:** [@Eotterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eotterson)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-tires-im-tired-of-tires/57963 "2025-05-04T09:22:15Z")
How do you make a decision on tires. It feels like shopping for mattresses. I've identified the size I need, and a few vendors, but pricing ranges from $85 per to $200 and more. What's the difference? Wea… --- ## [2014 Taurus loss of power and surging idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-taurus-loss-of-power-and-surging-idle/200040)
**Author:** [@afordguy2025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afordguy2025)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-taurus-loss-of-power-and-surging-idle/200040 "2025-05-03T20:44:56Z")
14 Ford Taurus Recently, I found my car has a lack of power when accelerating and has been surging at idle. I’m not sure how to explain it but its like when I press on the gas, the car feels like it’s bogging down befor… --- ## [Intermittent dropout on one ABS sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dropout-on-one-abs-sensor/200061)
**Author:** [@dbergloev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbergloev)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dropout-on-one-abs-sensor/200061 "2025-05-03T20:36:10Z")
Hi I was checking a friends Skoda Superb from 2014, because he had some ABS issues. First of all the ABS indicator was turned on and second, some times when he breaks, the ABS system activates like when you break on … --- ## [ATV Help with starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atv-help-with-starting-issues/193119)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atv-help-with-starting-issues/193119 "2023-09-29T23:39:52Z")
Not sure if this is the right spot for this or not, but I figured I would try. If not, I would appreciate someone directing me to the right spot. I recently acquired my neighbors 2012 Bennche Bighorn 700 UTV. It sat … --- ## [Key replacement (the no-FOB type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969 "2025-05-03T17:21:32Z")
I bought the base version of the Nissan Versa which came with just one key that doesn’t have remote entry. Unsure if my local hardware store could do an adequate job of duplicating it? Any recommendations? Thanks. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Dash info went dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-dash-info-went-dark/200097)
**Author:** [@DG00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DG00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-dash-info-went-dark/200097 "2025-05-03T15:51:53Z")
Trailblazer ext The digital display for mileage, trip-tic, and programming simply went dart while I was programming the door locks to activate when in gear rather than at slow speed. Nothing I have found will bring back… --- ## [Burnt-Looking Fuses – Normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-looking-fuses-normal/200091)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-looking-fuses-normal/200091 "2025-05-03T04:19:32Z")
Hey everyone, I just got a Thinkware iVolt Xtra Battery Pack and noticed that 3 out of the 4 included fuses have a burnt or discolored look on the metal prongs—though they aren’t bent. I contacted customer support and th… --- ## [Nissan Rogue Sport AC and radiator fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-sport-ac-and-radiator-fan/200012)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-sport-ac-and-radiator-fan/200012 "2025-05-03T03:54:16Z")
The car is a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport with 45K miles. The problem is that the AC works well when driving but not so well at idle. The car was in a different states and driven by my kid while in college, problem started … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=34) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=36)